Coastal properties for sale: The latest seaside homes to buy

From a ground-floor apartment in a traditional Victorian building, to a stone-built terrace cottage on the market for the first time in 40 years on ancient Holy Island, here’s our pick of the latest properties for sale by the sea.

TWEEDMOUTH £150,000

Across the estuary in Tweedmouth, you’ll find light-filled, ground-floor Apartment Seals in The Old Schoolhouse. This is a handsome, stone-built, Victorian building, which has two double bedrooms and a large open-plan kitchen and living area. Edwin Thompson (01289 304432, edwinthompson.co.uk).

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED £695,000

Looking for a complete lifestyle change? Three miles outside Berwick, with views over the Tweed valley, Lilliestead Farmhouse dates from the late Georgian period and is in need of renovation. It has five bedrooms however, and also comes with outbuildings, as well as nine acres of land. Knight Frank (01896 807013, knightfrank.com).

Berwick-upon-Tweed £425,000

Number 3 Love Lane, in a quiet conservation area in Berwick, is a three-storey, Grade ll-listed, Georgian, former merchant’s terraced house that offers period features, a private courtyard and great historic charm. Edwin Thompson (01289 304432, edwinthompson.co.uk).

HOLY ISLAND, £425,000

It’s not often that property comes up for sale on ancient Holy Island – or Lindisfarne, to give it its Celtic name – and certainly not often with family-sized accommodation. This three-bedroom, stone-built terrace cottage at 2 Crossgates is on the market for the first time in 40 years. It’s in the heart of the village, a three-minute walk from the harbour, and has a sitting room, kitchen-diner plus private patio and shared gardens. George F White (0333 9202220, georgefwhite.co.uk)

TWEEDMOUTH £210,000

White-washed, detached Willow Cottage on Etal Road, a five-minute drive from Spittal beach, is deceptively large, offering three bedrooms, a kitchen-diner and a sitting-room – with wood-burning stove – as well as a conservatory. The good-sized, sheltered, mature garden with a lawn, trees and shrubs also includes a paved and gravelled area for relaxing outside and alfresco dining. George F White (0333 9202220, georgefwhite.co.uk).

NEWQUAY, CORNWALL £340,000

Cliffe Edge coastal apartments are Mykonos-inspired and include spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments plus three penthouses looking over the Atlantic Ocean. Cliffe Edge sits in the east edge of Newquay, an easy walk to the other 6 beaches. Stephens & Stephens (01872 264775, stephensandstephensdevelopers.com)

NEWQUAY, CORNWALL £335,000

One Pentire is at the gateway to the Pentire Headland. Ready at the end of 2022, the 74 apartments host nine penthouses, and 65 exclusive studio, one, two and three bed apartments, with underground parking and lift access to each floor plus it’s right next to the iconic surf-beach Fistral Stephens & Stephens (01872 264775, stephensandstephensdevelopers.com)

PORT ISAAC, CORNWALL £740,000
Arranged over two floors, the property includes a living room with a wood burning stove, kitchen, dining room, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside, there is a front terrace and enclosed lawned garden with seating and views of the harbour and sea. John Bray Estates (01208 862601, johnbrayestates.co.uk)

DALBEATTIE, DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY £850,000

Orchardknowes is a traditional stone-built house set in almost three acres of gardens, overlooking the countryside and the Urr Estuary. the property has two reception rooms, six bedrooms, an outdoor swimming pool and a separate two-bedroom cottage with garage and stores. A biomass boiler with RHI payments provides heat and hot water to the house and cottage. Galbraith (01556 505346, galbraithgroup.com)

SAXTHORPE, NORFOLK £450,000

Built in the late 1700s, Honeysuckle Cottage is a three-bedroom Norfolk cottage situated in Saxthorpe. The cottage comes with two parking spaces, a garden that’s a third of an acre, two reception rooms, large family bathroom plus an office space. Big Skies Estates (01263 586 686, bigskiesestates.co.uk)

A two-acre plot with detailed planning permission for a detached five-bedroom house with multiple terraces. Situated on the north Cornish coast, it has a 180-degree view of the coastline. The design has reverse living accommodation with indoor pool, sauna, steam room, gym and cinema room. John Bray Estates (01208 862601, johnbrayestates.co.uk)

FEOCK, CORNWALL £1,150,000

This three-bedroom bungalow sits above the quay with uninterrupted views of the ocean beyond which you can look out to from the large windows that fill the house with natural light. The property also comes with a sauna and a sunroom to further capture the views. The grounds are equally as lovely, with a lawn, enclosed by low stone walls. Jackson Stops (01872 261160, jackson-stops.co.uk)

MILLTIMBER, ABERDEENSHIRE £495,000

Airypark Cottage is a detached home with a separate annexe and detached art studio located in the Aberdeen suburb of Milltimber. The main house has two receptions and three bedrooms, whilst The Gallery Cottage has a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and shower room. The art studio is in garden grounds of around 0.8 of an acre with a southerly aspect. Galbraith Aberdeen (01224 860 710, galbraithgroup.com)

PORT ISAAC, CORNWALL £1,250,000

Fern Cottage is better known as the home and workplace of the fictional Dr Martin Ellingham from the TV series Doc Martin. This Grade II-listed, double-fronted, stone home is perched on the hillside above Port Isaac’s historic harbour. The classic fisherman’s cottage with two double bedrooms and a family bathroom is currently run as a very successful holiday let and is offered for sale with all forward bookings. John Bray Estates (01208 862601, johnbrayestates.co.uk).

NEW POLZEATH, CORNWALL £895,000

Three-bedroom, two-bathroom Apartment 4 Daymer is being sold on a 999-year leasehold, which started in 2018. It has a private balcony and panoramic views across the beach. Apartment owners have exclusive use of the Surf Shack at the rear of the building for the storage of beach paraphernalia, shower facilities and a drying area. A concierge service is available from Hotel Reception, which provides full servicing and maintenance for the apartments as well as letting. John Bray Estates (01208 862601, johnbrayestates.co.uk).

SEATON, CORNWALL £995,000

Buy off the plan… Southshore is a boutique new development of 10 four-bedroom detached houses on a hillside close to the shingle sands of Seaton Beach. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows enable natural light to come streaming into the large open-plan living spaces and balconies provide plenty of space for al fresco socialising. The properties are due for completion by Spring 2023. Stephens & Stephens (01872 264775, stephensandstephens
developers.com).

CHARLESTOWN, CORNWALL £765,000

The Nest is a small development of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties located in charming Charlestown, part of the UNESCO Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and a local conservation area. A natural green roof extends the length of these houses with wildflower planting around the perimeter. Each home has two car ports in the garage space and an additional shared bike shed will also be available for residents. Stephens & Stephens (01872 264775, stephensandstephensdevelopers.com).

HIGHCLIFFE-ON-SEA, DORSET £950,000

Little Meggs is a newly thatched Grade II-listed property with an additional self-contained one-bedroom Cobb Cottage situated on front of the house. The main five-bed home has three reception rooms and three bathrooms, and dates back to the 17th century. A gravel driveway offers parking for several cars and access to the wood store, cellars and private terraced garden. Fast trains to London Waterloo run from nearby Hinton Admiral station. Winkworth (01425 270055, winkworth.co.uk).

PORT ISAAC, CORNWALL £475,000

Set in an elevated position above Port Gaverne, Phoenix is a two-bedroom, ground-floor apartment that offers panoramic sea views and has a light and fresh coastal feel thanks to open-plan living areas. There is a shared back garden and a sea-facing communal patio for outdoor relaxing. One parking space is allocated directly outside. This turn-key apartment also includes contents in the sale. John Bray Estates (01208 862601, johnbrayestates.co.uk).

VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT £950,000

There’s good renovation potential at these two spacious apartments, which occupy a prime spot on Bonchurch promenade and have lovely sea views over Horseshoe Bay. Nos 1 & 2 Seaside Cottage together have three bedrooms and could be used as holiday lets or combined into a family home. Susan Payne Property (01983 566244, susanpayneproperty.co.uk).

BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX £125,000

With a high-finish kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, Halcyon in Brighton Marina would be ideal for relaxing weekends away. Cannot be used as a permanent or primary residence. Premier Marine Lodges (01489 884060, [email protected]).

WALTON-ON-THE-NAZE, ESSEX £50,000

There are stunning views from this front-row beach hut, which sits just half a mile from Walton’s pier, town centre and railway station. As well as storm shutters, a stable door and storage space, this hut comes with all its kitchen and beach equipment. Sheens (01255 852555, sheens.co.uk).

YARMOUTH, ISLE OF WIGHT £139,950 

Don’t miss No 2 Jamestown Cottages, a three-bedroom holiday home that’s within walking distance of the historical harbour town. Best of all, the sale includes all the property’s contents. Spence Willard (01983 761005, spencewillard.co.uk).

TALLAND, CORNWALL £550,000 

Moments from the beach and coastal path, No 46 The Bay is a luxurious four-bedroom holiday house set in an exclusive gated development. You’ll love the sea views, the on-site swimming pool and gym, and the landscaped communal gardens. Chartsedge (01803 505115, chartsedge.co.uk).

WALTON-ON-THE-NAZE, ESSEX £57,000

Beach Hut No 32 was built in 2015 and has a wonderfully nautical interior. This second-row hut has its own secure parking along with views of the sea and beach that stretch from the pier all the way along South Cliff promenade to Frinton. It is being sold fully equipped ready for your first day at the coast. Sheens (01255 852555, sheens.co.uk).

GLENGARRIFF, CO CORK Euros 3,800,000

Lugdine Park is a country estate in a picture-perfect waterfront location just outside the town of Glengarriff. Included in the sale are the main house, which dates from 1935 and has five bedrooms, plus 35 acres of land, two islands, a slipway, a private beach and a range of estate buildings. Charles McCarthy (+353 282 1533, charlesmccarthy.com).

MOYLGROVE, PEMBROKSHIRE £450,000

Old Mill sits in a beautiful rural area near the coast, around 15 minutes’ walk from the beach. It has three bedrooms and comes with pretty gardens bounded by a stream. The original millstone is now a hearth in the upstairs sitting room. West Wales Properties (01239 615915, westwalesproperties.co.uk).

LYMINGTON, HAMPSHIRE £2,850,000

Tomorrow is a detached waterfront house in a fabulous coastal location in the New Forest National Park, 150m from Keyhaven Yacht Club. Arranged over three floors to maximise views over the river and across the Solent to the Isle of Wight it has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a rooftop terrace and plenty of storage for boats. Caldwells (01590 675875, caldwellsnewforest.com)

PISTYLL, GWYNEDD £375,000

No 12 Nature’s Point is a two-bedroom penthouse apartment with great sea views. Intended for holiday use only, it sits near Porth Pistyll, a mile-long pebbly beach, with Abersoch a short drive away. Dafydd Hardy (01286 677774, dafyddhardy.co.uk).

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BORTH, CEREDIGION £470,000

Pebbles Guest House sits in the heart of this sought-after coastal village, which has a Blue Flag beach and a year-round surf school. Currently used as a B&B with seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms and incredible sea views, it could easily be converted back into a large family home. Fine & Country (01974 299055, fineandcountry.com).

WYRE, ORKNEY £600,000

Here’s an exciting chance to buy a spacious farmhouse on the picturesque two-mile-long island of Wyre. Cavit sits in 80 acres, with 900m of sea frontage, and comes with a range of old and new outbuildings, plus a cottage in need of refurbishment and a small herd of cattle. Orkney Property Centre (01856 877866, orkneypropertycentre.co.uk).

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